Overview
The Master of Science in Agricultural Education at Texas Tech University typically takes four semesters to complete.
Students in the Master's program focus on a core of agricultural education courses along with an emphasis in:
- designing educational/training programs
- professional presentation enhancement
- leadership development
- teaching/training methods
- interpersonal communication.
The Master of Science in Agricultural Education requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate course work and has a thesis or non-thesis option (see the detailed curriculum). Non-thesis option requires the student to complete 6 additional credit hours and successfully complete an examination over their completed course work at the end of the degree program.
Accreditation
Texas Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees and certificates.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Methods of Technological Change
- Program Development in Agricultural and Extension Education
- History and Philosophy of Agricultural and Extension Education
- Foundations of Adult Education
- Research Methods and Analysis in Agricultural Education and Communications
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
30-36
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Management, Organisation & Leadership Agriculture View 2532 other Masters in Management, Organisation & Leadership in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application
- Application fee
- Unofficial transcripts of ALL post-secondary institutions attended, including a copy of official English translations for each transcript
- Unofficial copies of all post-secondary diplomas earned*
- Unofficial proof of English proficiency
- Proof of financial support*
- Passport bio page*
- GRE
- Letter of Reference (2)
- Letter of Reference (1) (Optional)
- Written Sample (REQUIRED TOPIC)
- Resume/CV
Tuition Fee
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International
17530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17530 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
17530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17530 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
9350 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9350 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Lubbock
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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